These Are the 15 Most Popular Places to Propose, According to Instagram

Believe it or not folks, engagement season will be here before you know it, and if you’re thinking about proposing this year, you’ve got some planning to do.

While there are plenty of intimate ways to pop the question, going a little over-the-top for this life-changing moment can’t hurt. Enter the engagement trip. From locking down an engagement package at a hotel to planning your own trip, picking a special location to propose can make the moment even more memorable.

Now that you’ve found your partner, picked a ring, and settled on a proposal location, the last thing to decide is where to take your lucky mate. In a recent study, Celebrity Cruises analyzed over one million Instagram posts from the past 12 months with the hashtags #shesaidyes, #hesaidyes, #isaidyes and #proposal to find out where the most popular locations are.

"It’s wonderful to be able to see the loved-up landmarks that couples from around the world are traveling to for such an important occasion," Natalie Howard, the digital marketing manager at Celebrity Cruises, said. "We see lots of couples each year choosing to pop the question abroad on our ships and we hope the research can provide inspiration for future romantic gestures.”

They narrowed the list down to the top 15 locations with two tied for 14th place. Coming in at the number one spot is Central Park, with 1,789 proposal posts on Instagram. The list goes on to include three other stateside locations and tons of romantic international locales.

As you narrow down your list of ideas for your own proposal be sure to check out the world’s 16 most popular places to propose for inspo.

4. Grand Canyon, Arizona

5. Oia, Santorini, Greece

If you choose this idyllic landscape as your proposal spot, Celebrity Cruises recommends waiting until sundown when the oranges and pinks of the sky contrast with the city’s stunning white walls for a romantic ambience.

6. Colosseum, Rome

7. Tower Bridge, London

According to Celebrity Cruises, the Tower Bridge is the most popular London landmark for lovers, and who could blame them? The bridge overlooks so many of the city’s attractions you will have endless options for a great setting.

11. The Shard, London

For panoramic views, the Shard has you covered. This skyscraper high in the clouds offers unobstructed views of London and has everything you need for an engagement trip. With a hotel to stay at and restaurants to dine in, you won’t have a problem finding a place to pop the question.

13. Taj Mahal, Agra, India

The Mughal emperor Shah Jahan commissioned this white marble mausoleum in memory of his favorite wife in 1632, and the complex includes a mosque, guest house, and formal gardens. I think it’s safe to say there is romance in the air here always.

14. Trevi Fountain, Rome

15. Table Mountain, Cape Town, South Africa

Last but not least is the stunning view from the top of Table Mountain. If you’re torn between a beach side or rustic proposal this gives you the best of both worlds. These mountain and ocean views pretty much can guarantee you’ll get a yes.

Filmmaker Jarod Lucas always has always had a camera in his sweetheart Rebekah Fairburn's face, and when he showed her this film, she was surprised to see footage she didn't even know existed. But, Rebekah became overwhelmed when she realized the video was Jarod's proposal.